Welcome to the Long Sutton Parish website

Long Sutton

The Parish of Long Sutton is situated in the heart of Somerset, bordered to the south by the Levels and the river Yeo and to the north by rolling hills and woods. The Parish contains the village of Long Sutton and the hamlets of Knole and Upton.

At the centre of the village is the Green which is surrounded by a splendid XVIth century church and other interesting listed buildings making it one of the most attractive villages in the county. Knole, hidden between hills, is smaller and more snug and has many lovely cottages.

Research, carried out by a local resident, has assembled in poignant detail the personal histories of the young soldiers from the village who died in the first World War and whose names are inscribed on the village War Memorial.

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Visitors

Long Sutton is an excellent centre for walking, cycling, fishing and golf and to relax and enjoy the ambience of the countryside. Facilities include a good shop and post office, two pubs/hotels and an excellent primary school.

About us

Long Sutton village and civil parish is in Somerset, England, situated 4 miles south of Somerton in the South Somerset district. With approximately 350 houses the village has a population of about 850. The centre of Long Sutton is characterised by a village green - with a lime tree at each corner and a chestnut tree in the centre. The Devonshire Arms Hotel is at one end of the green and at the other are the former primary school and Holy Trinity church which dates from 1490. The parish includes the village of Knole to the East and Upton to the West.

The population of the Parish has never been more mixed, socially and economically, than it is today. Incomers, long term residents, retired and working people all combine to form a caring and dynamic society which is determined to maintain all that is good about the Parish. In 2000 “Long Sutton at the Millennium” was written as a snapshot of the village. Also, the Women’s Institute produced a hand-painted map of the village illustrating key elements of its history, architecture and activities – copies of which are available from the village shop. In 2008 a Parish Plan was created to identify, preserve and enhance those qualities that make Long Sutton such a good place to live in see the Parish Council section.

Find us

Long Sutton is a little over 100 miles West of London and about 40 miles South of Bristol. There is easy access from the A303 that passes nearby and the M5 is only 20 minutes drive away providing a great link to the West and the North.